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MSR Switch Stove System vs Optimus Vega Stove

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

No winner on weight yet. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis. Size, included parts and single-item versus pair weights can differ. Check the linked sources before choosing a replacement.

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Spec MSR Switch Stove System Optimus Vega Stove
Weight 117 g · 0.117 kg · 0.26 lb 178 g · 0.178 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand MSR Optimus
Category Cooking Cooking
MSR Switch Stove System
117 g

Lightweight canister stove with piezo igniter and pressure regulator, stove head alone weighs 117g for flexible backpacking cooking.

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Optimus Vega Stove
178 g

Remote canister stove with windscreen. Ultra-lightweight 4-season dual mode camping stove.

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MSR Switch Stove System vs Optimus Vega Stove: which should you buy?

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